The non-mining and energy related industries that recorded a significant rise in exports were flowers, prepared foods, sugar products and glassware. Flower sales increased by 31% in the first 100 days of enactment of the FTA, reaching $192 million in trade.

Diaz-Granados also highlighted the performance of dairy exports, which showed an increase of 287% from last year.

Colombian officials and business leaders celebrated the commencement of the U.S.-Colombia FTA on May 15 earlier this year. The accord between the two countries was signed by the two governments in 2006 yet was not ratified by the U.S. Congress until last year.